The Art of Wonder

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  • TPW Motivation Monday's 011: 5 Advantages for Being a Prolific Writer

    In the latest installment of Monday Motivation's, Ryan explores the advantages for being a prolific writer and creator. Does quantity diminish quality? Listen in and find out. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/

    Mentioned on the Show:

    • Medium article: https://medium.com/the-prolific-writer/5-advantages-for-being-a-prolific-creator-4c679919341b?source=friends_link&sk=3aa2096989d80bfdbd7c401a2085f3d9
    • Book: It's Been A Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/Been-Good-Life-Isaac-Asimov/dp/1573929689/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+good+life+isaac+asimov&qid=1552881268&s=gateway&sr=8-1

     

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    14 min
  • TPW 096: Tim Tigner on Teaching Yourself to Write

    Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. In this interview, Ryan and Tim discuss how he learned to write, why outlining is a must for thrillers, how Tim's military experience shapes his writing, why most marketing advice is dumb, and much more. You can find Tim at: http://timtigner.com/

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    • Stay updated: latest courses, podcasts, articles, and other writerly resources: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/vip/
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    59 min
  • TPW Motivation Monday's 010: Know Thy Self Know Thy Season

    In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the secret for becoming a prolific writer. It has nothing to do with technology, software, or skill. It's all about knowing thy self... and season. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/

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    • Make sure to subscribe to the show and leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2

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    13 min
  • TPW 095: Catherine Banks on Writing One Million Words in 2019

    Catherine Banks is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author that pushes the boundaries of prolific writing. Banks has penned over forty novels and is set to complete one million words in 2019... all with a family and a day job. In this interview, Ryan and Catherine discuss the evolution of indie publishing since 2010, her process for writing millions of words with a day job, why covers matter, some unique marketing advice, and much more. You can find Catherine and her work at: https://www.catherinebanks.com

    Mentioned on the Show:

    • The Prolific Writer survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXMV3ZC
    • Book: Help! My Facebook Ads Suck by Michael Cooper https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Facebook-Ads-Suck-ebook/dp/B078NBW3M3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=michael+cooper&qid=1552019812&s=gateway&sr=8-1
    • Ryan's latest book: L.A. Dreams https://ryanjpelton.com/la-dreams
    • Sign Up on the VIP List for updates on latest episodes, articles, resources, and upcoming course: https://my.leadpages.net/shared/FWJt96NuKHhBHQvK8jdMdn/BgUnkUSuvURycCoLvUmzYm
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    52 min
  • TPW 094: Sarah K.L. Wilson on Rapid Releases

    USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson hails from the rocky Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario where she lives with her husband and two small boys. In this episode, Ryan and Sarah discuss what drives Sarah to be so prolific, her unique rapid release book strategy, why shorter books are the wave of the future, the best writing advice for someone starting out, and much more. You can find Sarah and her books at: https://www.sarahklwilson.com/

    Mentioned on the Show:

    • Take the writing and publishing survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXMV3ZC
    • Ryan's new book, L.A. Dreams: https://ryanjpelton.com/la-dreams
    • Leave a review/rating on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
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    42 min
  • TPW Motivation Monday's 009: Are You Playing the Short or Long Game?

    In another installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the short versus the long game of writing and publishing. We're all tempted to take shortcuts and become impatient with our work. But if we play the long game of publishing our short term disappointments are lessened. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/

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    • Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
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    14 min
  • TPW Motivation Monday's 008: Completion for 2019

    In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the place of completion. What are the projects you need to complete for 2019? How do you decide which ones to tackle? Listen in and get motivated! More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/

     

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    10 min
  • TPW 093: Glen Robins on the Adventure of Writing

    Glen Robins loves a good adventure. Whether going on one, reading about them, and now, writing them. Glen is carving a path for living a new adventure with his writing dreams. Glen Robins is the author of the popular "Off" thriller/action-adventure series. In this episode, Ryan and Glen discuss what makes a good thriller, how to write depth into your characters, finding time to write, the importance of goals, fighting perfectionism, and much more. You can find Glen at: https://www.glenrobinsbooks.com/

    Mentioned in the Show:

    • Support the show (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
    • Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
    • Stay updated on an upcoming writers workshop and course: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/

     

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    57 min
  • TPW Motivation Monday's 007: The One Dirty Secret for Writing

    In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan reveals the one secret, and possibly the dirty little secret... most writers ignore. It's the key for any writers success. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/

    Mentioned in the Show:

    • Neil Gaiman quote: https://writingcooperative.com/neil-gaiman-on-one-tried-and-true-method-for-writing-anything-5105c9e550f9
    • Support the show (Patreon.com): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
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    10 min
  • TPW 092: Lynne Hinton on the Healing Power of Writing

    Lynne Hinton is the author of twenty books, including the NY Times Bestseller, Friendship Cake and Pie Town, the 2011 NM Book of the Year: Fiction/Adventure, Drama Category and 2011 National Federation of Press Women's Fiction Book of the Year. Her latest book The View from Here is available now. In this interview, Ryan and Lynne discuss the role seminary played in her calling to write, how faith and art are not enemies, why she doesn't use an outline, the changing landscape of traditional publishing, how storytelling can heal, and much more. You can find Lynne Hinton at: http://www.lynnehinton.com/index.php

    Mentioned in the Show:

    • Free writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
    • Stay updated on a free writers workshop and paid course: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
    • Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
    • Leave a rating/review (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2

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    41 min

About The Art of Wonder

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The Art of Wonder is a weekly conversation about wisdom, wonder, and the work of living well. Host Ryan J. Pelton — writer, speaker, coach, ordained pastor, and spiritual director — explores the…